DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Lib.I.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE in about 200 words.
1. Define and narrate the importance of Research.
2. Explain literature search.
3. What is hypothesis? Describe the types of hypothesis.
4. Explain Action Research.
5. What is primary data? Describe with examples.
6. Discuss Exploratory design.
7. Describe survey method.
8. Explain interview method.
PART B — 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 400 words.
9. Explain the need and importance of research in library
and information science.
10. Discuss the steps in research problem formulation.
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11. Narrate the significance of hypotheses in research.
12. Elucidate the case study method with suitable examples.
13. Explain the characteristics of a good research design.
14. Explain the questionnaire method of data collection.
15. Discuss the stages in research report writing.